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Tag Archives: Guy Ritchie
Snatch (2002)
Probably the definitive distillation of Guy Ritchie’s brand. Overly stylish and cocky yet totally controlled and entertaining. The attempt at zingy dialogue is certainly too clever for its own good but Ritchie does have an ear for rhythm. The constant … Continue reading
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Tagged Brad Pitt, Guy Ritchie, Jason Statham, Snatch, Vinnie Jones
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Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998)
This has certainly lost a lot of its spark in the twenty years since its release, diluted no doubt by the gamut of imitators which continue to plague the UK genre and STV markets in its wake. Still, Lock, Stock remains an … Continue reading
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Tagged 1998, Dexter Fletcher, Guy Ritchie, Jason Flemyng, Jason Statham, Nick Moran, Sting, Vinnie Jones
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The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (2015)
Guy Ritchie has a good eye and his visual sensibility is one of the big pleasures of The Man from U.N.C.L.E.. The 60s costumes, buildings and overall flavour are a joy to soak up. I enjoyed the performances too. Henry Cavill … Continue reading
Posted in Movies Watched In 2016, Reviews
Tagged Alicia Vikander, Armie Hammer, Guy Ritchie, Henry Cavil, Hugh Grant, The Man from UNCLE
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"This Film Should Be Played Loud" 